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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1927
Page
2
A list of upcoming events with dates in March across towns Redmond Siding Narrikup Bronkup Lower Kalgan and Torbay Hall and school venues. Times range from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. including activities at F Hall and Elleker Hall.
The Albany Local Health Authority presents by laws requiring occupiers to provide and maintain rubbish receptacles of specified size and strength, keep lids closed, and ensure weekly emptying and sanitation. Occupiers must cleanse and disinfect receptacles when inspectors require, and prohibit improper disposal of waste into public or specified receptacles.
Annual election to choose two members and one auditor for the Planta genet Roads Board will be held in April at the Chief Polling Place the Board office Mount Barker. Nominations close March 26 and no nominations will be received within fourteen days before. North Ward and South Ward each elect one member. Retiring members C F Banker and K R Willisimon eligible for re election. E E Warburton Returning Officer. Dated 11 8 1927.
Nominations for two board positions must be in the secretary by noon on week 10. Submissions require proposer and seconder signatures and the nominee. The two former are to be transitional members. Election set for March 23 at 7 in the Lower Town Hall. Only fully registered club members may vote. Nominations in the hands of club secretaries. J. B. Angove, Secretary.
Nominations due by March 26 for three ward representatives and one auditor on the Albany Roads Board. Retiring members Mosers, Burvill, Hill, Leask seek re-election. deposits of £1 required with nomination forms obtainable from the Board's Office.
A grand concert is planned in the Town Hall on Friday March 18. Doors open at 7:30, curtain at 8. Admission to all parts two shillings. Handle ypf present and other visiting performers.
The Albany port gains as wheat shipments move to Albany rather than Fremantle, backed by zone-wide reforms. Proponents argue decentralised export routes cut haulage costs for producers and boost the fruit districts around Albany, with government backing cited as decisive.
The article notes a debate in Perth about past resolutions by the Country and United Parties on abolition of the capitalist system and production for use, revived during the assertion campaign. It questions who currently endorses Mey Day style resolutions.
An OCR fragment describes unrest, police presence, and a gas incident during a political protest. It notes officials restraining demonstrators, with references to orators, security at capitulations, and governance cautioning about freedom of speech. The tone cites Perth and broader cities.
The notice lists upcoming compulsory parades for the 24th hat fery AGLA at the Drill Hall 8pm Wednesday March 16 and a camp equipment issue for continuous training. St Joseph’s Church fundraiser concert at Town Hall Friday night features local and visiting artists to aid the church building fund with 2/ admission.
Personal notices report Mr. BE N Chambers resigns as manager of the Albany Woollen Mills and will depart for the Eastern States with his wife. The pair, active in St. John’s Church and the Albany Bowling Club, were toasted by members who wished them health and prosperity in their new home. Mr. Robins’ son recovering well after an operation at Devonleigh Private Hospital hopes to leave this week.
Forest Hill notes report peak activity in apple and pear trade with strong eastern demand and potential market gains. The column also covers local building by contractor Mr Duckett at Mr C Candy’s Sowerby home, lighting upgrades, guests at Forest Hill, and farm activities around Teddington including rape crops and tractor progress amid busy harvest periods.
Minister for Attention J M Drew addressed Albany voters at Town Hall with Mayor Wittenoom presiding. He recounted cabinet approval for a harbor board, defended Collier government projects, and urged support for candidate A Wansbrough, highlighting railway and road works, Dockyard orders, and increased wheat exports to Albany.
At a Mount Barker meeting the Parents and Teachers Association named James as secretary to fill the vacancy left by C J Vamzuileeome. The Minister for Education J M Drew visited, announced a school holiday, and discussed the experimental orchard land with the association. Wansbrough spoke to electors with Drew defending Albany projects and the Advertiser critique.
Fragmentary report states motor car and tram collision occurred on Monday near Oakland. Mrs Tate and her daughter were taken to a boat hospital with serious injuries. condition described as critical.
Heavy rain on Saturday forced postponement of country week cricket and tennia events. The cricket final between Goldfields and Beverley was abandoned, and the trotting meeting moved to Saturday night next.
In Melbourne on Monday mentions of Sir Nevill Howse V C and Senator Pearce revive talk in Federal Parliament House lobbies about reshuffling ministries and selecting a new High Commissioner for Australia. Howse and Pearce names recur in connection with the appointment.
A Melbourne building on Saturday afternoon caught fire in the heart of the city. Two women were trapped by flames but rescued by bystanders and firemen. The blaze caused injuries to two firemen from falling debris and damaged the structure, with losses around £20,000.
Constable Davis escorting a woman prisoner to South Melbourne watchhouse was knocked out and fell unconscious. He recovered to see two civilians grappling with a man on the tram line, grabbed the suspect, and with civilians' help handcuffed him and took him to the watchhouse. Davis then collapsed and was taken to the Homoeopathic Hospital.
Sydney reports the death of 109 year old Dinny Callinan at Ingleburn near Liverpool. His wife survives him and the couple had 11 children. One son Breys rode Gaulns to victory in the Melbourne Cup.
Australian bantamweight champion Stan Thurbon defeated Swift on points Friday night to retain the bantamweight championship.
The Brisbane loan raised in New York is reported oversubscribed by £700,000. The issue opened Friday and closed immediately. The Westralian Farmers Wheat Department issued price data for March shipments from Western Australia and Victoria to Italy, Calcutta, and other markets with various bid levels.
A reader laments Brunswick Road drainage after recent rain. The correspondent blames roadmakers for poor upkeep and blocked gutters, causing water to pool along the center and hillsides. The letter, signed PATCHER, dated March 14.
The London and Paris press dispatched correspondents to Boulogne to probe the mystery surrounding Nurse Daniels sheath. Reports grow unsettled as authorities receive repeated statements amid ongoing inquiry by police.
French magistrates issued a formal request to Nurse McCarthy to attend the inquest at Aceland Yard and give evidence. She has not yet decided whether she will go.
Paris correspondent quotes the magistrate inquiring into a murder case saying the mystery is already solved and witnesses are needed. He asserts France will not let murderers escape and that investigators are using all of French justice to pursue answers.
A News of the World special correspondent reports that French police now believe Missa Daniels habitually used drugs and died from an overdose.
Madame Susanne Leanglen is expected to go on a professional tennis tour of Russia after a month’s holiday at Xico. Several well known players plan to drop amateur status and join her in Russia.
London March 13 Charles William Hayes described as not dangerous by officials has been sentenced to ten years gaol for possessing an automatic pistol with intent to endanger life. Hayes, who supposedly resorted to violence when arrested, faces a heavy punishment in the British capital.
A report claims daily assassinations of mill and other industrial executives in Shanghai by killers tied to the General Labor Union, indicating groundwork for a general strike. Eight foremen and forewomen were shot in a week, many fatal, as Coldstream Guards arrive to bolster Shanghai with about 8000 troops.
Renowned aviator Bert Hinkler tests the Baby Avro and plans a flight to Australia. He expects to begin the journey in April, signaling a bold transcontinental endeavor.
Tokyo March 13 reports the Japanese training ship Krishima foundered in a heavy storm with 72 aboard, including students. All search efforts have proved futile and it is believed the vessel sank with all on board. Other ships, torpedo boats, scoured the area but have given up the pursuit.
The March bulletin notes the Duchess of York recovering well after an infection and sailing aboard the Renown to Wellington. It also recalls Wansbroughs Walk in Porongorupa National Park, where signs and three wooden boards were set by the Tourism Bureau but later vandalized by holidaymakers. Local reaction remains praising park scenery amid the incident.
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